Basketball - Aussie big man Bogut signs deal with Cavaliers

DALLAS, TX - JANUARY 05: Andrew Bogut #6 of the Dallas Mavericks takes on the Phoenix Suns in the first half at American Airlines Center on January 5, 2017 in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Tom Pennington/Getty Images/AFPDALLAS, TX - JANUARY 05: Andrew Bogut #6 of the Dallas Mavericks takes on the Phoenix Suns in the first half at American Airlines Center on January 5, 2017 in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Tom Pennington/Getty Images/AFP (AFP Photo/TOM PENNINGTON)

- Australian center Andrew Bogut signed a free agent contract with the champions Cleveland Cavaliers, who he faced in the past two NBA Finals while playing for Golden State. The 32-year-old 7-footer (2.13m) is in his 12th NBA campaign after being the top overall pick in the 2005 NBA Draft and his arrival gives the Cavaliers' lineup another key inside player with championship experience. Bogut was traded from Golden State to Dallas after last season to make salary cap room on the Warriors for the signing of star forward Kevin Durant, now sidelined with a left knee injury. He will provide key support for superstar playmaker LeBron James as the Cavaliers try to defend their crown and will play a key role quickly with All-Star frontliner Kevin Love expected to be sidelined after knee surgery for at least four weeks.